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Adams, John Quincy
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
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The Token and Atlantic Souvenir. Boston: Charles Bowen, 1834
8vo (6 3/8 x 4 in.; 160 x 100 mm). Engraved presentation plate, engraved title-page and 12 plates (one bound in as the frontispiece), letterpress title; minor, occasional foxing. Maroon morocco with elaborate blind panel stamp, spine lettered gilt, yellow-coated endpapers, edges gilt; head of spine defective, upper joint cracking. Half burgundy morocco slipcase, chemise.
8vo (6 3/8 x 4 in.; 160 x 100 mm). Engraved presentation plate, engraved title-page and 12 plates (one bound in as the frontispiece), letterpress title; minor, occasional foxing. Maroon morocco with elaborate blind panel stamp, spine lettered gilt, yellow-coated endpapers, edges gilt; head of spine defective, upper joint cracking. Half burgundy morocco slipcase, chemise.
Provenance
Louisa C. Smith (presentation inscription by John Quincy Adams) — Mrs. Philip D. Sang (Sale Sotheby's New York, 27 March 1985, lot 22).
Literature
Faxon, Literary Annuals and Gift Books 1973
Condition
8vo (6 3/8 x 4 in.; 160 x 100 mm). Engraved presentation plate, engraved title-page and 12 plates (one bound in as the frontispiece), letterpress title; minor, occasional foxing. Maroon morocco with elaborate blind panel stamp, spine lettered gilt, yellow-coated endpapers, edges gilt; head of spine defective, upper joint cracking. Burgundy cloth chemise and slipcase, burgundy morocco spine.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Presentation copy, inscribed by Adams on the blank cartouche of the engraved presentation leaf: "Louisa C. Smith | from | J.Q. Adams." Adams was the contributor of "The Plague in the Forest, A Fable." Louisa Catharine Smith (1773–1857) was the daughter of Abigail Adams's brother William smith and Louisa Catharine Salmon Smith — in other words, John Quincy's first cousin.